Even more P@#$%^ (at DFS)

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  1. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    After 7 days I got my 12 gallon nano cube from DFS.

    Got all set up, added water from main tank, added new sand --- transfered rock and corals from main tank after everything settled down. Then spent 1/2 hour fishing with a net in my overflow for my two long lost percs...finally got them and into the nano they went...

    Then the pump on the nano just quit! ---

    pulled it out...checked it all out & pulled it apart as much as I could looking for possible obstruction...plugged it in, banged on it...nothin...just dead.

    Looks like it just heated up and shorted itself out.

    What c&@p.

    Have small overflow type filter hanging on side now. Will call DFS in AM and hopefully can get replacement. :( [​IMG] :(
     
    omard, Jul 24, 2007
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  2. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    did they ever discount your order?
     
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  3. MDeth

    MDeth Feather Star

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    Dont use the stock.. I could have told you that!

    Use a Rio600 or MJ1200 or MJ900
     
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  4. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Will do, Thanks! (just called DFS and they are sending out whole new aquarium for me to scavenge pump from) with prepaid return. But cooler yet they are giving the $89.00 price advertised at

    Nano Cube - For Reef Central Members Only

    And even more cooler is they are honoring the 15% discount also! [​IMG]

    Difference buys me a small titanium heater which I was about to order anywhay.

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    I Be Happy! ;D


    Scott
     
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  5. crappyballer

    crappyballer Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    pretty sweet!!! gotta love dfs they always take care of their screw ups
     
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  6. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    They have the best shipping too. If you order 100 5g buckets of salt, shipping is still like $18!
     
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  7. MDeth

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    Congrats on the price break! I might have to deal with DFS...but I only like their 'Divers Den' which is $$$$

    BOOO...I need a 50W titanium heater!
    If all things go as planned, I'm picking up that tank this weekend!
     
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  8. crappyballer

    crappyballer Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    you should deal with them, ground shipping on supplies to us is next day they are in rhinelander wisconsin and fed-ex ground is only a one day ship.
     
    crappyballer, Jul 25, 2007
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  9. nemo79

    nemo79 Zoanthid

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    Ummm I think I know what DFS is! that's a great deal u got. Gotta love companies that care about their reputation.
     
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  10. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Sorry, "DFS" = Doctors Foster and Smith

    Note: Similar/same items are cheaper at PremiumAquatics (a 3Reef sponsor)
     
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